Reid's Palace used to be the only hotel in Madeira to open at the time of the opulent Edwardian era and the golden age of Belle Époque. With an imposing position looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, the majestic hotel could only be reached by sea on months long journeys through the Atlantic Ocean. Members of the of British and European royalty as well as presidents, politicians and artists alike flocked here to escape the winter chills of Northern Europe. Today it remains one of the most sumptuous destinations in Madeira. @belmondreidspalace @belmond #theartofbelmond